Flotation harness and kinetic safety system

Abstract

A flotation harness and kinetic safety system includes a vest-style harness having an internal buoyant material for functioning as a personal flotation device. An elongated kinetic recovery cord is connected to the back panel. A length adjustment mechanism is positioned along the cord and a clip is positioned along the distal end of the cord for engaging an overhead portion of a boat. At least one adjustment belt is positioned along the harness body. A pelvic support panel extends down from the back panel of the harness body and connect to the front panels. The pelvic support panel works in conjunction with the kinetic recovery cord to selectively support the weight of a user as the boat encounters waves.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A safety system, comprising:
 a harness body that is configured to be worn about a torso of a user, said harness body having a front panel and a back panel; 
 at least one adjustment belt that is positioned along the harness body; 
 a pelvic support panel having a first end that is connected to the back panel of the harness body, and a second end that is configured to be removably secured to the front panel by a plurality of connectors; and 
 at least one elongated cord having a first end that is connected to the harness body, and a second end that is configured to be connected to an overhead portion of a vessel. 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one elongated cord comprises a single kinetic recovery cord. 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 2 , wherein the kinetic recovery cord is positioned along a center portion of the back panel and is configured to selectively support a weight of the user when the second end of the elongated cord is connected to the overhead portion of the vessel. 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an inelastic support strap that extends from the first end of the pelvic support panel to the second end of the pelvic support panel. 
 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 4 , wherein the inelastic strap is positioned inside the pelvic support panel. 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one adjustment belt includes a first end and a second end. 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 6 , wherein the first end and second end of each of the at least one adjustment belt are removably connected by a pair of connectors. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the harness comprises a vest-shape having a pair of front panel sections, a head opening, a bottom opening and a pair of arm openings. 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a cord guide that is positioned along the back panel, said cord guide functioning to receive and position the cord along a center portion of the back panel.